UMass Multi-Meet
AMHERST, Mass. – Vermont track & field junior
Lauren Triarsi posted a career-best heptathlon score of 4,589 points en route to victory on Wednesday afternoon at the UMass Multi-Meet. Triarsi's winning score ranks No. 5 on the program's all-time list.
Kayla Myers placed fourth in the women's heptathlon.
DJ Snide finished third in the men's decathlon.
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RELATED LINKS
Results: Women's Heptathlon | Men's Decathlon
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COACH'S QUOTE
"I'm pleased with how DJ, Lauren, and Kayla all competed this week," associate head coach
Kasey Hill said. "I'm particularly impressed by Lauren's several PR events and hard-fought win. Kayla did a great job with her first heptathlon, and will be a phenomenal athlete for UVM as she continues to learn and develop. DJ strategized well and stayed positive through a challenging two days of competition. Overall, we have a good picture of what to work on and what improvements need to come in the three weeks leading up to the America East Championships."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Triarsi bested her previous personal record by 198 points, as she posted career-best marks in the 100-meter hurdles (14.65s), shot put (9.96m), 200-meter dash (25.91s), and 800-meter run (2:35.93). The junior recorded winning marks in the 100-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, and long jump (5.42m).
- Myers registered a score of 3,854 points in her collegiate heptathlon debut. The rookie had personal-best marks in the high jump (1.59m), long jump (5.29m) and 800-meter run (2:35.67).
- Snide posted a decathlon score of 5,624 points en route to his third-place finish. The Grafton, Vt. native had the longest shot put (11.87m) and discus (37.31m) of the week and was second in javelin (42.10m). Snide also posted the fastest 110-meter hurdles mark of 15.95 seconds.
UP NEXT
Vermont track & field returns to Amherst, Mass. for the UMass Outdoor Invitational on Saturday (Apr. 16) at UMass Track & Field Complex. UVM was originally scheduled to visit Dartmouth on Friday (Apr. 15), until a cancelation due to COVID-19 concerns and safety protocols at Dartmouth College.
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